AZ Republicans' 2026 Plan
The Arizona Senate Majority Caucus released the 2026 Majority Plan, which is focused on Arizona's economy. They criticized Governor Katie Hobbs's (D-AZ) current legislation, which they say has contributed to economic challenges.
Senate Republicans outlined their efforts to pass a balanced budget with investments in infrastructure, education, public health, water resources, and taxpayer protections.
The budget aims to address the cost of living and housing affordability. Through this plan, Republican members emphasized their policy priorities... READ MORE
Senator Mark Kelly: It should send a shiver down the spine of every patriotic American that the president and secretary of defense would abuse their power to come after me or anyone this way. It wasn’t enough for Donald Trump to say I should be hanged. It wasn’t enough for Pete Hegseth to threaten me with a court martial. Now they are threatening everything I fought and served for across twenty-five years in the U.S. Navy– all because I repeated something every service member is taught. The United States has the most professional military in the world – I trust their integrity. What I don’t trust is Pete Hegseth, a recklessly unqualified secretary of defense who has already shown he will corrupt any process to make an example out of me and send a message to every veteran and every American that they shouldn’t speak out. If Trump and Hegseth think this will stop me from doing what I’ve done every day of my adult life – fighting for this country – then they’ve got the wrong guy. Tomorrow, and the next day, I will keep doing my job representing Arizona.
Representative Andy Biggs: Radical Islamists carried out a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration, and the response from Australian leadership was to warn against “right-wing extremist groups” and push stricter gun laws. Radical Islam has no place in a free society.
Representative Paul Gosar: Gas prices are now the lowest since March 2021. As Dems pushed their Green New Scam agenda, hardworking Americans paid the price at the pump. House Republicans are working with @POTUS and lowering energy & gas prices by reversing destructive rules. The best is yet to come!
Representative Eli Crane: On March 5th, I joined @RepAndyBiggsAZ in a bipartisan delegation letter urging @usedgov to recognize @gcu as a nonprofit institution of higher education. Today, @POTUS and @EDSecMcMahon made this a reality, ending years of unnecessary hurdles.
Representative Juan Ciscomani: Happy Bill of Rights Day On this day, December 15, 1791, our country ratified the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms to all Americans, including freedoms like speech, religion, and the press.
Representative David Schweikert: Washington turned health care into financing, not lower prices. For every $1 coming in this fiscal year, we’re spending $1.62. The ACA costs $195B to cover just 7% of the market. 41% pay $0 premiums. 6.4M improper enrollments cost $27B. The technology exists. Washington blocks it.
Representative Abe Hamadeh: The Border Memorial will stand as a lasting tribute to the loved ones our Angel Families lost—& as a powerful condemnation of the politicians whose open-border policies created the border crisis.
Representative Greg Stanton: Congratulations to Desert Vista High School senior Zander Coffman for winning the Congressional App Challenge! Your work is inspiring students across Arizona to learn more about programming. Thank you to ASU's @LuminosityLab for serving as our judges!
Senate Republicans Introduce 2026 Majority Plan, Criticizing Katie Hobbs Legislation— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon—
FBI Arrests Four Alleged Terrorists Plotting New Year's Eve Attacks— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— LOS ANGELES – The FBI announced the arrests of four suspected members of an extremist group this week. The members allegedly plotted coordinated bombing attacks on New Year’s Eves across the Los Angeles area.
Andy Biggs Praises Dept. of Education's Recognition of Grand Canyon University— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) praised the Department of Education (ED) for legally recognizing Grand Canyon University (GCU) as a Christian nonprofit in a recent post on X.
Trial for Wisconsin Judge Accused of Helping Immigrant Escape ICE Agents Begins— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— MADISON, Wis. – Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial begins on Monday, December 15. The Trump administration sought charges against Dugan for her actions in the spring. Dugan faces federal charges of obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest.
Arizona Lawmakers Express Support to the Jewish Community After Sydney Attack— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The eight-day holiday of Hanukkah began December 14. What was intended as a celebration turned tragic when an attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, resulted in 16 fatalities and approximately 40 injuries.
Katie Hobbs Rewards $15.6 Million to Projects to Help Modernize Power Grids— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) has announced $15.6 million in funding for four grid resiliency projects expected to benefit 1.6 million Arizonans.
U.S. Admiral Steps Down from Command Early Amid Challenges— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— DORAL, Fla. – U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is in charge of military operations in Latin America, handed off command responsibilities this week. The admiral's retirement comes amid increased criticism over the Trump administration's actions in the region.
Greg Stanton Celebrates Security for Veterans in NDAA— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which funds defense priorities and national security programs, passed the House this week, and Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is celebrating a legislative victory for veterans.
Eli Crane Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Aerial Firefighting Safety— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) has introduced bipartisan legislation improving safety measures in aerial firefighting.
Janae Shamp Introduces Legislation to Ban Fluoride Exposure in Public Water— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— State Senator Janae Shamp (R-AZ) is leading SB 1019 to ban fluoride in Arizona's public water systems, citing studies that raise questions about potential health risks from high fluoride exposure.
The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres